Tree collapse during harsh weather conditions proves fatal for one woman, leaves another man severely injured in the truck, according to authorities.
A tragic incident took place at Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, Nebraska, on August 10, 2025, during a stormy morning. According to reports, a cottonwood tree fell on a vehicle, resulting in a fatal accident.
A woman inside the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the man who was a passenger sustained serious injuries and was pinned under the tree. The Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department confirmed the woman's death and initiated a rescue operation to extricate the man, which took approximately 90 minutes.
The man was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. It was reported that the couple had moved from their camping tent into their vehicle as the storm was approaching.
The storm brought destructive winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages in the area. Officials expressed their condolences to the victim’s family and praised the coordinated rescue efforts. The exact cause of the tree falling and the identities of the victims were not disclosed in the initial reports.
[1] Source: Local News Channel, August 10, 2025.
- Despite the general news of the tragic accident at Two Rivers State Park on August 10, 2025, during a stormy morning, the specific cause of the cottonwood tree falling on a vehicle was not initially disclosed to the public.
- In addition to the general news about the fatal accident at Two Rivers State Park on August 10, 2025, the weather that day brought destructive winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread power outages in the area.
